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I am currently in my 12th year as a full-time guitar directorat a large high school. I also run a music performance studio for young guitarists, vocalists, bass players, keyboardists, and drummers.

I have been involved in music and the guitar for well over 30 years and have experience in all areas of music. I also perform, write, and record and edit music.

My teaching style is creativity-based as I consider the creative process most important in the developmental process of all musicians. I will share my ideas as well as the ideas of others as a viable way to increase learning using what I call "direct involvement" with music.

I am always available to answer any questions you may have. Whether it be guitar techniques, general music questions and theory, or ideas for collaborations.

“Perfect” is Ed Sheeran at his best. My tendency is to dismiss new artists, or the latest fad musician, especially when they come with baggage. That baggage of course is hype. “So and so is the greatest ever.” “Trust me, you’ve never heard anything like this!” Blah, blah, blah and blah. Well, it…

===================================== PERFORMANCE NOTES: This is the more difficult right-hand guitar part. The rhythms here are a little difficult as this is a more “active” way of playing the chords as per the Leroy Sanchez version. It will benefit you to study them very slowly at first. After that, the way…